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Language of Flowers: Balm of Gilead

Posted on December 26, 2023 by reddirttown

In the language of flowers, there is a flower for every day of the year. The flower for today, December 26, is Balm of Gilead, which signifies cure, relief. L. Cortambert said, long ago: “This exquisite balm, so justly esteemed … Continue reading →

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Language of Flowers: Petunia

Posted on December 22, 2023 by reddirttown

In the language of flowers, there is a flower for every day of the year. The flower for today, December 22, is Petunia, which signifies being with you is soothing. The meaning of Petunias can be contradictory, leading to some … Continue reading →

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Language of Flowers: Japonica

Posted on December 21, 2023 by reddirttown

There is a flower for every day of the year in the language of flowers. The flower for today, December 21, is Japonica, which signifies excellence. Fatsia japonica, also called paperplant, is a small flowering broadleaf evergreen native to southern … Continue reading →

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Language of Flowers: Cardinal Flower

Posted on December 20, 2023 by reddirttown

There is a flower for every day of the year in the language of flowers. The flower for today, December 20, is Cardinal Flower, which signifies distinction. Named for the vivid red color of a Roman Catholic cardinal’s robe, Lobelia … Continue reading →

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Language of Flowers: Cedar of Lebanon

Posted on December 18, 2023 by reddirttown

In the language of flowers, there is a flower for every day of the year. The flower for today, December 18 (Keith Richards’ birthday), is Cedar of Lebanon, which signifies incorruptible. Cedrus libani, commonly known as the Cedar of Lebanon, … Continue reading →

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Language of Flowers: Chamomile

Posted on December 17, 2023 by reddirttown

In the language of flowers, there is a flower for every day of the year. The flower for today, December 17, is Chamomile, which signifies energy in adversity. This soothing aromatic herb–fifth of the nine magic herbs cited in the … Continue reading →

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Language of Flowers: Rock Rose

Posted on December 16, 2023 by reddirttown

In the language of flowers, there is a flower for every day of the year. The flower for today, December 16, is Rock Rose, which signifies security. The Cistaceae are a small family of plants, found in Europe, the Mediterranean, … Continue reading →

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Language of Flowers: Coreopsis

Posted on December 15, 2023 by reddirttown

There is a flower for every day of the year in the language of flowers. The flower for today, December 15, is Coreopsis, which signifies always cheerful. The name Coreopsis is derived from the Greek words koris, meaning “bedbug,” and … Continue reading →

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Language of Flowers: Cockscomb

Posted on December 14, 2023 by reddirttown

There is, in the language of flowers, a flower for every day of the year. The flower for today, December 14, is Cockscomb, which signifies singularity. Celosia is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants in the amaranth family, … Continue reading →

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Language of Flowers: Citron

Posted on December 13, 2023 by reddirttown

In the language of flowers, each day has its own designated flower. The flower for today, December 13, is Citron, which signifies estrangement. Citrus medica is a thorny evergreen shrub or small tree, native to India and widely cultivated for … Continue reading →

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